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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 686.73 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 686.73 and 128.82 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 686.73 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/686.73 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 686.73 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 88,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,464.56/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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